CHAPTER 24 Differential Analysis and Product Pricing
Prob. 24–2A (FIN MAN); Prob. 9–2A (MAN)
1.
Continue Replace Differential
with Old Old Effect
Machine Machine on Income
(Alternative 1) (Alternative 2) (Alternative 2)
Revenues
Proceeds from sale of old machine $ 0 $ 26,800 $ 26,800
Costs
2. Other factors to be considered include:
a. Are there any improvements in the quality of work turned out by the new
machine?
b. What effect does the federal income tax have on the decision?
c. What opportunities are available for the use of the $84,200 of funds ($111,000 less
$26,800 proceeds from the old machine) that are required to purchase the new
machine?
Differential Analysis
Continue with Old Machine (Alt. 1) or Replace Old Machine (Alt. 2)
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